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Danny Dyer <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 31 Dec 2013 09:03:04 -0500
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Indeed, this is interesting news, tnx&Keep up the good work in the
upcoming year! Best wishes to all! Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.

On 12/30/13, Sarah k Alawami <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hey good luck. Wow. this is exciting news.  Let us know if accessible =
> stuff can or will be implemented.
> On Dec 30, 2013, at 2:06 AM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>=20
>> The Alianza DxB was mentioned in the Emerging Technologies section of =
> the
>> January Practical Wireless.  The DxB is described as a docking station =
> that
>> turns your smart phone into a two way handheld transmitter, and will =
> cover
>> the amateur VHF and UHF allocation.  Reading the details at:
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>> http://www.alianzahd.com/
>>=20
>> I believe the docking station is a bumper style case that you fit =
> around the
>> phone.  It will work with iPhones, including the iPod, Android, and
>> Blackberry. =20
>>=20
>> The exciting prospect for a blind amateur, is that the Apple and =
> Android
>> phones have built in accessibility, opening up the possibility of =
> having a
>> fully accessible VHF/UHF handheld.
>>=20
>> The DxB app runs on the phone, in the background, and the website =
> states it
>> will be available soon.  I will attempt to contact them about use with =
> Voice
>> Over etc.
>>=20
>> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>>=20
>> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
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>> www.active-elements.org
>>=20
>> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>

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